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10/23/2026

📚🇺🇦 Discover Our Ukrainian Book Collection!

Secaucus Public Library has launched a special collection of Ukrainian-language books for children and adults!

The collection is available for circulation to all BCCLS patrons, and we’re continuing to grow it with new titles.

Know someone who loves Ukrainian books—or would like to read in Ukrainian? Send them our way and spread the word!

We’re also planning new programs to help our community discover and enjoy the collection. Stay tuned! ✨

10/23/2026

Our latest online newsletter is out! Check out the link for information on our upcoming events, including our Empowered Women author event on Thursday, October 29th. https://conta.cc/4iefFJf

Email from Secaucus Public Library Meet the Authors This Thursday! Happy National Friends of the Library Week! The Friends of the Secaucus Public Library have been going strong for nearly 30 years, an

10/23/2026

Join us and get into the holiday spirit as we listen to the sounds of the Hudson Valley Chamber Musicians. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited, please sign
up on the calendar at secaucuslibrary.org to save your spot. Accommodations upon request.

10/23/2026

📚 BOOKS THAT ARE MEANT TO BE TREASURED
Some books entertain us. Others stay with us long after we turn the final page. Ukrainian literature offers stories like these—rich in ideas, unforgettable characters, and insights into the human experience.
✨ The City — Valerian Pidmohylnyi
A young man arrives in Kyiv determined to make his mark. This modern Ukrainian classic explores ambition, identity, social mobility, and the price of success.
✨ Forgottenness — Tanja Maljartschuk
A thought-provoking novel that connects a contemporary Ukrainian journalist’s search for identity with the story of a forgotten historical figure. A moving reflection on memory, history, and what happens when people and their stories disappear from public consciousness.
✨ Felix Austria — Sofia Andrukhovych
Set in early twentieth-century Galicia, this atmospheric novel explores an intense relationship between two women, revealing the complicated ties between love, loyalty, dependence, and freedom.
✨ Cassandra — Lesya Ukrainka
In this powerful dramatic poem, the ancient Trojan prophetess Cassandra struggles to make others hear the truth she sees. A timeless exploration of truth, responsibility, and the loneliness of being unheard.
These four works offer different ways to discover Ukraine’s rich literary tradition—from modern classics to imaginative retellings of ancient stories.
📖 Ready to discover your next literary treasure? All four titles can be ordered through the BCCLS online catalog.

10/22/2026

Last week at the Katherine Steffens Annex, tweens attended a Science Mysteries program led by college student Sana Tilak. Attendees learned why the sky is blue and engaged in hands-on activities while exploring scientific concepts.

10/22/2026

Celebrate STEMtober! 🍂🔬🧫

STEMtober is a month-long educational celebration throughout October that combines Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) with fun autumn and Halloween themes. It also celebrates World Space, National Chemistry, Geology, and Earth Science!
Register for a Take & Make STEM Kit featuring two hands-on activities to enjoy at home. Visit the Events Calendar on our website to reserve your kit while supplies last at the Main Library. Once registered, stop by the Young Adult Department on the last week of October to pick up your kit and get ready for some STEM-filled fun!

10/22/2026

The Young Adult Department welcomed Teens for the Harry Potter Book Club and Movie Program over the weekend, with a fantastic turnout in anticipation of Halloween! All attendees received a Harry Potter-themed Alex and Ani bracelets, and enjoyed themed refreshments. The fun continues this Friday, November 23rd at 3 PM as participants return to complete their Book Club Halloween reads, worksheets, crafts, and our new Pumpkin Painting. Register for our next workshop on our Events page.

10/21/2026

Empowered Women Empower Women!

Join us at the Main Library next Thursday, October 29th for a special event with three amazing authors! Pamela Martorana, Simona Berman and Catherine Kinsely will be talking about the experiences and action steps they explore along with 20 other women in the anthology "Turning Pain into Her Power: 22 Inspiring Stories, Life Lessons and Strength Strategies to Help You Rise and Roar." RSVP today using the events calendar on our website.

10/20/2026

In honor of Veteran's Day, please join us for FREE screenings of:

* “Let’s Wait a Little Longer” a narrative by Wiktoria Kwoka, Warsaw, Poland

* “More Than Brothers” a documentary by Andrea von Siebenthal, Switzerland and USA

* “The Whistle” an animation by Greg Franklin, Highland Beach, FL, USA;

* “The Letter” a documentary by Oliver Wüerffell, Germany

* Brooklyn, NY, USA; and “Sürgünlik (Exile)” an animation by Jeremiah Dickey, Palisades, NY, USA.

Refreshments will be served. Accommodations upon request.

Please register on the calendar @ secaucuslibrary.org

10/19/2026

Join us at the Outback Steakhouse for our Friends of the Secaucus Public Library Membership Drive and fundraiser. Become a Friends member or renew your membership, then come gather with your friends for an evening of food and fun. If you are an existing active member, a donation of $5 is requested.

In order to attend this event, use this link: https://secaucuslibraryfriendsmembership.cheddarup.com/

or the QR Code on the bottom of this flyer to update your membership status and RSVP.